Bochang

Block / Tehsil Padhar
District Mandi

About Bochang

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Bochang village is 013010. Bochang village is located in Padhar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 65km away from district headquarter Padhar. Padhar is the sub-district headquarter of Bochang village. As per 2009 stats, Vardhan Drg is the gram panchayat of Bochang village.

The total geographical area of village is 112.25 hectares. Bochang has a total population of 323 peoples, out of which male population is 160 while female population is 163. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1018 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of bochang village is 55.42% out of which 65.63% males and 45.40% females are literate. There are about 61 houses in bochang village. Pincode of bochang village locality is 176122.

When it comes to administration, Bochang village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Bochang village comes under Darang Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. Jogindarnagar is nearest town to bochang village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Bochang

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 323 160 163
Literate Population 179 105 74
Illiterate Population 144 55 89

Connectivity of Bochang

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Bochang

Frequently Asked Questions about Bochang

Where is Bochang located?

Bochang village is situated in Padhar Tehsil, within the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bochang?

The Gram Panchayat of Bochang is Vardhan Drg (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Bochang?

The pincode of Bochang is 176122, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Bochang as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bochang is 323, with 160 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Bochang as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Bochang village has a total of 61 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bochang as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bochang is 55.42%. The male literacy rate is 65.63%, while the female literacy rate is 45.40%.